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Desk from neighbor

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by Derekkest, Jul 8, 2024.

  1. Derekkest

    Derekkest New Member

    IMG_0062.jpeg So my neighbor was throwing away a desk he started to work on(sanded).

    I took it cause I will finish it and use it. But, I’m curious as I’m not sure if the age?

    - No makers mark
    - Would have had a mirror
    - Dovetails “seem” irregular
    - Solid wood
    - Nail/screw construction
    - Metal drawer stops

    Any ideas?
     
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  2. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Wondering why you think it would have had a mirror? A vanity would have had a mirror but those generally have lower surfaces than desks. Your item appears to be a desk, not a vanity. A desk may have had an upper storage/shelf unit.
    You will need to provide photos of the things you mention...dovetails, nails/screws, drawer slides. :)
     
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Two holes for screws top rear for mirror posts support
     
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  4. Derekkest

    Derekkest New Member

    I tried to add more, keeps telling me photos are to large. I can add a few individually:)
     
  5. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Welcome!

    It's not because all of the images in total are too large, but rather EACH image has to be under 1mb. For help, See here->
     
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  6. Derekkest

    Derekkest New Member

    IMG_0063.jpeg IMG_0064.jpeg IMG_0065.jpeg IMG_0066.jpeg Photos:

    - screws/nails
    - metal lock (assume) for mirror
    -dovetails

    just curious of age…80’s, 70’s, etc.
     
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  7. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    I've had same on a desk to stabilize the upper shelf unit.
     
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  8. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Looks like 50s or so. Could have had a mirror. My sister had a very similar one from then. Kind of a dual purpose desk and vanity.
     
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